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Which type of carbohydrate polymers act as signals that determine the intracellular location or metabolic fate of hybrid molecules?
Which type of carbohydrate polymers act as signals that determine the intracellular location or metabolic fate of hybrid molecules?
What is the backbone structure of common monosaccharide molecules?
What is the backbone structure of common monosaccharide molecules?
Which type of solvents are monosaccharides insoluble in?
Which type of solvents are monosaccharides insoluble in?
What is the taste of most monosaccharides?
What is the taste of most monosaccharides?
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What is the function of insoluble carbohydrate polymers in bacteria, plants, and animals?
What is the function of insoluble carbohydrate polymers in bacteria, plants, and animals?
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Study Notes
Carbohydrate Polymers and Monosaccharides
- Oligosaccharides, a type of carbohydrate polymer, act as signals that determine the intracellular location or metabolic fate of hybrid molecules.
Monosaccharide Structure
- The backbone structure of common monosaccharide molecules is a five- or six-membered ring.
Solubility of Monosaccharides
- Monosaccharides are insoluble in non-polar solvents.
Taste of Monosaccharides
- Most monosaccharides are sweet in taste.
Function of Insoluble Carbohydrate Polymers
- Insoluble carbohydrate polymers, such as cellulose, chitin, and peptidoglycan, provide structural support and protection in bacteria, plants, and animals.
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Test your knowledge on carbohydrates and glycobiology with this quiz! Explore the role of insoluble carbohydrate polymers in cell walls, connective tissues, and skeletal joints. Learn about the function of complex carbohydrate polymers in cell recognition and adhesion.
